Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 6 years before the H300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and H300.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor innovation.